Publications

  • Russia, China and global governance
    Report by Charles Grant
    29 February 2012

    Will the 'multipolar' world have strong international institutions, or will balance-of-power politics prevail? The attitudes of Russia and China will be crucial.

  • Europe's growth strategy: All supply and no demand
    Insight by Philip Whyte
    27 February 2012

    Europe's growth performance since 2008 has been abject. The reason is that fiscal policy has done too little to offset the impact of deleveraging in the private sector.

  • Pressure and tact are the right response to Victor Orban
    Insight by Balázs Jarábik
    23 February 2012

    The West should not isolate Hungary's Viktor Orban. While some of his instincts are deeply undemocratic, he is also a pragmatist, capable of adjusting course.

  • Russia is not completely wrong about Syria
    Insight by Edward Burke
    17 February 2012

    The Kremlin may be playing realpolitik and taking pride in blocking the West in Syria, but it has drawn attention to some weaknesses in Western diplomacy.

  • True partners? How Russia and China see each other
    Report by Dmitri Trenin
    13 February 2012

    Beijing and Moscow share the goal of curbing US power, but will not become allies. Moscow rejects a junior role, while China sees Russia as a fading power.

  • France: Why the self-flagellation?
    Insight by Simon Tilford
    10 February 2012

    France has its economic weaknesses. But in some important respects its model holds out better prospects for a return to economic growth across the eurozone than does Germany's.

  • Annual report 2011
    Report by Charles Grant
    09 February 2012

    Our annual report looks at key changes in the EU: Germany's rise, France's decline, Britain's marginalisation and the Commission's loss of influence.

  • Greece's real challenge
    Insight by Katinka Barysch
    03 February 2012

    Greece's new bail-out package needs less austerity and more structural reforms. A bloated and immobile public sector remains a drag on growth.